promo

noun

pro·​mo ˈprō-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce promo (audio)
plural promos
often attributive
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

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To take advantage of this offer, use the promo code WELCOME at checkout. Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 The prototype was also powered by a laptop-like charger, though the promo video clearly has other ideas about that, and shows the Master X plugging itself into an outdoor charger or rolling over a wireless charging pad for a top-up. New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025 Follow the link on this page to apply the Sleeper promo code NEWSWEEKXL. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 Bieber shares Jack with wife Hailey Bieber Britney Spears is coming to Justin Bieber's defense after he was criticized for including photos of himself at home with his son in his Swag II promo. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for promo

Word History

Etymology

short for promotional

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of promo was in 1946

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“Promo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promo. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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